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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Hood Release
Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
328
Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 273
Blown Fuse ...................................... 301, 302
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 305
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 290
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating............................................. 294
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 275
Regular Gasoline.............................. 218, 310
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 293
Unable to Open the Hatch ....................... 307
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals ............................................... 112
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 74
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 141
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 159
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 312
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 205
Off Button ............................................... 206
Off Indicator ...................................... 70, 206
System Indicator ................................ 70, 205
Ventilation ................................................ 136 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 233, 311
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 296
Warning Labels ........................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 317
Watts ......................................................... 310
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 260
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 278
Window Washers ..................................... 115
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 243
Switch ..................................................... 115
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 109
Windshield ................................................ 115
Cleaning ................................................. 271
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 137
Washer Fluid ........................................... 243
Wiper Blades ................................... 252, 254
Wipers and Washers................................ 115
Winter Tires .............................................. 263
Snow Tires .............................................. 263
Tire Chains .............................................. 263
Wipers and Washers ................................. 115
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades ........................................... 252, 254
WMA ................................................. 149, 153
